Human Resources Administrator

HR Administrator – Fantastic Early-Career Opportunity

Onsite | Flexi | Fulltime | Permanent | D2

About the Role

A brilliant opportunity has opened for an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join a well-established, supportive HR team known for collaboration and continuous development. This role is ideal for HR graduates or early-career professionals (1–2 years’ experience) who are eager to grow, learn, and build a strong foundation in a busy, high-performing HR function.

You will gain hands-on exposure across the full HR lifecycle, HR systems, payroll processes, and HR projects making this an excellent stepping stone for future HR generalist or specialist pathways.

What You’ll Be DoingHR Coordination & Administration

• Support HR Business Partners with coordination and administration across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the wider HR team.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries via the shared inbox.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems and personnel files.

HR Systems (HRIS)

• Become the HRIS ‘superuser’, helping ensure data accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and run reports.
• Support ongoing system updates and help champion improvements to HR data processes.

Payroll Support

• Prepare and input monthly payroll changes, ensuring new starters, leavers, absences, allowances, and deductions are captured accurately.
• Collaborate with Finance/Payroll to resolve queries and maintain high data integrity.

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Get involved in HR projects, audits, and working groups.
• Contribute ideas to help improve HR processes and enhance team efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in HR, Business, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ experience in an HR Admin / HR support role (internships or placement experience also considered).
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office; comfortable working with HR systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, “can-do” mindset.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• A real team player, someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, high-performing HR function.

Why This Role?

• Work with an experienced HR team that values growth, learning, and supporting each other.
• Great visibility across the HR function with opportunities to learn new skills and take on more responsibility over time.
• A chance to build a solid HR foundation within a positive, well-established environment.

Please contact Leonie Gleeson l.gleeson@brightwater.ie 015824488 with any queries.